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The belt bag is here and it’s officially way cooler than you remember

19th August, 2018

The belt bag has officially shed its slightly (okay very) daggy 80s roots and re-imagined itself as a bonafide style strend. I’ve spoken about this trend before but now it has really gathered momentum and is being seen everywhere from Paris Fashion Week to fashion blogger feeds everywhere. There’s something quite Carrie Bradshaw-esque about the way the trend is being worn now and if it hasn’t yet, I’m betting it will grow on you. Consider the belt bag the easy way to carry all your essentials while still remaining hands-free and simultaneously belting up a look all at the same time. If you want, you could even worn it thrown over your shoulder like I’ve seen a few street style regulars wear. Big, small, dainty or sporty, this is one bag that can definitely cater to all sorts of tastes and budgets. Feel free to get inspired by a few looks below before jumping into this trend and checking out a few of my fave belt bag picks below.

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In the mood to belt it up? Shop a few of my picks below…
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The designer bum bag: would you wear a belt bag?

2nd December, 2017

Carrie Bradshaw rocked a Gucci one in Sex and the City. Blogger Chiara Ferragni (above) matched her candy pink Hello Kitty sweater with a pink and burgundy Miu Miu belt bag. Closer to home, Tash Sefton of They All Hate Us wore one to a Gucci launch in Sydney. It seems designer belt bags or bum bags as we like to call them are now very much a thing. So would you wear one?

Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw wearing a Gucci belt bag

Tash Sefton rocking a Gucci belt bag

There’s no denying they’re practical- they leave your hands free (perfect for parties and other such gatherings where you’re required to balance a glass of champagne in one hand and canapés in the other); they’re basically a 2-for-1 deal in that they merge belt and bag; and they’re a fashion forward alternative to say a clutch or mini crossbody bag in that they will allow you to carry your key essentials, but is just that little more adventurous as far as accessories go. But on the other hand some might argue that ultimately you’re paying four figures for what is essentially a bum bag at the end of the day!

In case you’re in the market for a designer belt bag you can shop a few options below but I’d love to hear your thoughts… Designer bum bags – are they a yay or a nay?